Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball Recipe
This Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball is a delightful and festive appetizer perfect for holidays or gatherings. Creamy cream cheese and sharp cheddar are combined with tangy dried cranberries and crunchy pecans, then shaped into a ball and coated with a festive cranberry-pecan mix. Serve it chilled with crackers for a perfect party starter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
Coating
- ¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare Coating: On a small plate, combine ¼ cup of the dried cranberries and ¼ cup of the chopped pecans. Set this mixture aside for later coating.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Cheddar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Cranberries and Pecans: Add the remaining ¾ cup of chopped dried cranberries and ¾ cup of finely chopped pecans to the cheese mixture. Mix until the cranberries and pecans are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Form Cheeseball: Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands or a spatula. Then roll the formed ball in the reserved cranberry and pecan coating to evenly cover its surface.
- Serve: Place the cranberry pecan cheeseball on a serving plate or platter and serve with crackers. For best flavor and texture, chill it in the refrigerator until serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Chop the cranberries and pecans finely for better distribution in the cheeseball.
- You can prepare the cheeseball a few hours in advance and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve with a variety of crackers or toasted bread slices for best enjoyment.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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